| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Advanced Water Management MSc at Cranfield University equips graduates with expertise in solving water management challenges. The program combines taught modules, a group project, and an individual thesis project, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of hydrology, ecology, engineering, and policy. Graduates are highly sought after by employers in various sectors, including government, private companies, and non-profit organizations.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Objectives
The Advanced Water Management MSc aims to provide graduates with the expertise needed to solve water management problems. It complements and expands existing knowledge of science, policy, and practice, making it suitable for students from various backgrounds. Recent graduates have worked in various roles, including:
- Environmental Consultant
- Hydrologist
- Flood Risk and Drainage Engineer
- Flood Risk Officer
- Flood and Coastal Risk Manager
- Environmental Hydrologist
- Research Scientist
- Civil and Water Management Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Water Resource Modelling Specialist
- Hydrogeologist
- Water Quality Scientist
- Team Leader Fisheries & Biodiversity
- Water Resource Manager
- Senior Consultant
- Principal Consultant
- Asset Strategy and Investment Programme Manager
- Principal Water Resources Planner
- Regional Director (Water)
Previously, graduates have found employment within prestigious institutions such as:
- Consultancy: AECOM, Atkins - SNC Lavalin, CH2M Hill, Mott MacDonald, MJA Consulting, Jacobs, JBA, KPMG, Ricardo, Royal Haskoning, Veolia, WSP, Wood.
- Water companies: Affinity Water, Anglian Water, Severn Trent Water, Thames Water.
- Government/charity/other: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDE), Environment Agency, Department of Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Scottish Environment Protection Agency, National Resources Wales, National Grid Canal and River Trust, Hertfordshire County Council, Suffolk County Council, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, British Geological Survey.
Outline
Program Structure
The program comprises a taught component, a group project, and an individual thesis project.
Taught modules:
40%
Group project:
20%
Individual project:
40%
The taught component consists of four assessed modules:
- Surface and Groundwater Hydrology: Processes, Measurement and Modelling
- Good Ecological Status
- Managing Flood and Drought Risks
- Water in Cities and Catchments
Group Project
The group project provides experience working on real challenges in the workplace, developing teamwork, project management, reporting, and presentation skills.
Individual Project
The individual thesis project allows students to demonstrate their ability to:
- Conduct independent research
- Think and work originally
- Contribute to knowledge
- Solve real-world problems Students can choose projects sponsored by industry or related to current research projects at Cranfield.
Other
Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Graduates are eligible for graduate membership in this leading professional body.
Sustainable Development Goals
The program aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including:
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 15: Life on Land
Additional Information
- The program is part of a long line (>30 years) of environmental water management alumni who work across the water sector.
- Students benefit from extensive industry contacts and a track record of close collaboration with government agencies and the water and environmental sectors.
Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Examinations
- Coursework
- Group project
- Individual thesis project
Teaching
Teaching Methods
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Group work
- Laboratory work
- Fieldwork
Faculty
The program is taught by internationally-renowned research and academic staff with skills in hydrology, ecology, engineering, and policy. They have extensive international experience in solving real-life water management problems.
Unique Approaches
The program includes a unique group project that provides students with experience working on real-world challenges in the workplace. The individual thesis project allows students to develop their research skills and apply their knowledge to a specific problem.
Careers
Career Paths
Graduates of the program are qualified to pursue careers in various water-related fields, including:
- Water resources management
- Water quality management
- Flood risk management
- Drought management
- Water policy
- Water engineering
- Water research
Career Opportunities
Graduates are employed in various sectors, including:
- Government
- Private sector
- Non-profit organizations
- Consultancy
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the program have a strong track record of employment in various water-related roles. The program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen career.
